Danette "Dante" Aguiniga Sanchez

May 08, 1966 — July 29, 2026

Danette Sanchez

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Danette "Dante" Aguiniga-Sanchez, 60, of Des Moines, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home.

She was born May 8, 1966, in Des Moines to Robert Aguiniga and Donna Hollingsworth. Danette (Dante) grew up in Des Moines, and attended Tech High School. She was the manager at the Army Post Chi Chi’s for many years before going on to work for Interstate Battery as an Account Representative for 16 years.

Outside of work, Danette (Dante) embraced life with enthusiasm and found joy in spending time with those she loved. She enjoyed participating in RAGBRAI and loved biking. Her faith was important to her, and she participated in a mission trip to Greece where she took part in prayer walks that left a lasting impact on her.

Danette (Dante) cherished her family above all else and especially treasured time spent at her great-grandchildren’s games. She also had a special love for her dogs, who were faithful companions throughout the years. Danette (Dante) had a passion for music and loved dancing, especially with her husband. You could often find her spending quiet moments meditating, sharing laughter with family, or creating lasting memories with those closest to her.

Danette (Dante) was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carla Aguiniga; and her sons, Fabiano Aguiniga and Augustine Aguiniga.

She is survived by her husband, Enrique Sanchez; children, Juanita (Freddy Vela) Gomez, Verano (Rudy) Buentello, Jasmeine Gomez; Juan Aguiniga Gomez, and Pedro (Natalie) Aguiniga; grandchildren, Irasema, Diego, Ramiro, Romeyo, Ayanna, Nayeli, Joaquin, Yoanny, Juan, Lucyanna, Cecilia, Fabiano, Leonardo, and Cataleya; great-grandchildren, Remii and Elisio; siblings, Bobby Aguiniga and Dena Aguiniga; and a host of family and friends.

The family will be greeting friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home; 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Danette (Dante) will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Danette (Dante).

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.